Quotes by Colton, Charles Caleb

The mistakes of the fool are known to the world, but not to himself. T >>

Of all the marvelous works of God, perhaps the one angels view with th >>

We ask advice but we mean approbation. >>

Quotations about Defeat

We are not retreating -- we are advancing in another direction. >>

Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true fai >>

The problems of victory are more agreeable than those of defeat, but t >>

When the frustration of my helplessness seemed greatest, I discovered God's grace was more than sufficient. And after my imprisonment, I could look back and see how God used my powerlessness for His purpose. What He has chosen for my most significant witness was not my triumphs or victories, but my defeat.

Colton, Charles Caleb